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Model of the Month

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1983-09

Page:

83

Author:

John H. Shephard

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Scale:

HO

A photo of a nice coal mine and double tipple structure based on no particular prototype.

A USRA Mikado in Brass 7

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1983-09

Page:

84

Author:

Gordon Odegard

Category:

Locomotives - 2-8-2

Scale:

HO

This installment covers running gear and frame details, including pilot construction.

The Orbisonia, PA Firehouse

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1983-09

Page:

104

Author:

Jim Kelly

Category:

Structures - Towns/Cities

Two prototype photos, scaled drawings, and a brief description of this two-story, 17' x 29' building. Shows how to make the curved rafter ends.

USRA Steel Boxcar

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1983-09

Page:

108

Author:

Jim Hediger

Category:

Freight Cars - Box Cars

A history of the box car that was never actually built, and how that led to many railroads creating their own version of this car after WWI.